Production Control Manager

ASSA ABLOY Fenestration • MD

71d • $80,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Are you a data-oriented analytics guru with an eye for how things flow through a factory? Do you have a passion for manufacturing operations? Are you interested in leading a team of like-minded planners who enjoy creating a more open and secure world? Maybe the Production Control Manager position with the ASSA ABLOY Fenestration Business Unit is right for you! This is a unique and exciting opportunity to be a member of the Plant Leadership Team within our facility in Williamsport, Maryland. In this role, you will direct all aspects of the production planning process. You will utilize statistical analysis to develop forecasts, build data models, and ensure manufacturing efforts are aligned to meet customer needs. We are seeking a data-driven leader capable of directing the flow of our manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will possess vision and drive with a strong background in data analytics and an ability to lead a team toward accomplishing challenging goals.

Requirements

• A minimum Bachelor’s Degree. STEM, Finance, or Economics preferred.
• 5+ years working within a manufacturing/distribution environment.
• Strong data analysis skills to include statistical analysis, OLS regression, data modeling, and forecasting.
• Experience with material flow systems and/or process systems development.
• Knowledge of material resource planning (MRP) and manufacturing execution systems (MES).
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel to create documents and presentations.
• Excellent organizational, communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

• Strong verbal and written communications, leading teams and coordinating with peers.
• Commitment to organizational excellence and constant awareness of opportunities to improve processes.
• Strong ability to work in an ambiguous environment, identify and solve new problems, and manage change.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent administrative and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with various disciplines and peer groups.
• Promotes ideas persuasively and shapes key internal/external stakeholder opinions.
• Manages complex, multiple, and continually changing priorities.
• Able to travel and work effectively within a variety of domestic and international cultures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of Production Control including coordinating with peer operations leaders, aligning on achievable targets that meet the needs of our customers.
• Create and report on production schedules (supply) and needs (demand), executing against the material requirements plan, and ensuring integrity of ERP system transactions.
• Ensure the optimal use of production resources while achieving production targets.
• Champion opportunities for improvements to forecasts.
• Adapt scheduling parameters to work through production constraints.
• Collaborate with the purchasing team to ensure raw material is controlled and consumed in accordance with business policies and practices.
• Establish monitoring tools and processes to identify and plan for problems related to waste, inefficiencies, and machine variation within the production process.
• Create and maintain data-driven capacity models designed to provide visibility into potential constraints and support proactively removing limiting factors.
• Implement reporting that provides insight into ready to build status, movement of orders through the manufacturing process, and real-time forecasting to estimated completion.
• Recommend improvements to manufacturing technology and processes.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop effective planning methodologies and best practices.
• Consolidate, quantify, and analyze data to inform our business strategy.
• Develop a deep understanding of the systems that drive our business.
• Leverage technology to manage day-to-day project-specific tasks and developments.
• Manage the integration of cross-functional requirements.
• Present at leadership meetings and other forums.
• Deploy continuous improvement problem solving tools like LEAN and Six Sigma to solve a variety of operational challenges.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full Time position
• Salary Range: $80000.00 - $120000.00

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree